Abstract
Abstract: Background: Musculoskeletal problems associated with use of backpack have become an increasing concern with school children due to its direct and indirect effect on health. School bag loads are reported to cause many problems in children such as body pain, cardio?respiratory changes, postural changes, and balance impairment. Method: A pre-test and post-test experimental study carried out to study the effect of static and dynamic loading of backpack on cervical and shoulder posture in school going children of age group 10-15 years old. Result: The result shows that there is significant effect of static and dynamic loading of backpack on cervical and shoulder posture in school going children of age group 10–15 years old.Conclusion: The study concludes that backpack weighing 10% of body weight shows significant changes in cervical and shoulder posture. These changes are more after dynamic activities when compared with static loading and unloaded condition.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
